Developing a Strategic Approach to FDA Compliance for Computer System Validation

Description

Overview

You will learn how to take a strategic approach to validating computer systems that are regulated by FDA in a way that will be cost effective and efficient.  The webinar will go through the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology in detail, and we will demonstrate how the SDLC supports Computer System Validation (CSV).

This webinar will help you understand in detail Computer System Validation (CSV) and how to apply the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Methodology when validating computer systems subject to FDA regulations.  This is critical in order to develop the appropriate validation strategy and achieve the thoroughness required to prove that a system does what it purports to do. It also ensures that a system is maintained in a validated state throughout its entire life cycle, from conception through retirement.  We will discuss the phases within the SDLC, and how these forms the basis for any CSV project. The importance of the sequence of steps will also be covered.

Why Should You Attend

An FDA inspection or audit is something to take very seriously, and it’s important to have all computer systems that are regulated by FDA fully validated.  In this FDA Compliance training, you will learn how to validate computer systems in compliance with FDA’s guidelines and also how to maintain them in a validated state.  This will provide you with a level of certainty that you will be able to respond to FDA questions and provide the documentation necessary to defend your approach and body of work.

Learning Objectives

• Learn about industry best practices related to compliance and computer system validation
• Learn about strategies for reducing the cost and complexity of compliance with FDA regulations
• Understand how the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology supports the computer system validation process
• Learn how to develop the appropriate computer validation strategy, to ensure a good balance of cost vs. risk, thus minimizing both
• Understand how to effectively document the process of computer system validation, and maintain current information about the various systems in your organization and how they are maintained in a validated state
• Learn how to gain information about trends in validation, as industry progresses and new best practices emerge
• Understand some of the key “pitfalls” to avoid when applying the SDLC methodology

Session Highlights

• Computer System Validation (CSV) and the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Methodology
• Good “Variable” Practice (GxP) (Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP))
• Validation Strategy that will take into account the system risk assessment process
• Functional Requirements Specification (FRS) to include detailed needs that are described in a specific and unique way
• System Design Specification (SDS) that link design to functional requirements
• Test Planning, including Development of Scenarios, Cases and Scripts (Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification and Performance Qualification)
• Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) that connects the requirements, design and test elements
• System Acceptance and Release Notification
• System Retirement steps to close out the life cycle
• Data Archival to ensure security, integrity and compliance

Who Will Benefit

• Information Technology Analysts
• QC/QA Managers
• QC/QA Analysts
• Clinical Data Managers
• Clinical Data Scientists
• Analytical Chemists
• Compliance Managers
• Laboratory Managers
• Automation Analysts
• Computer System Validation Specialists
• GMP Training Specialists